Richard J. Brum
460 Highland Ave.
Westport, MA 02790
Westport, MA 02790
P: 774.264.1986
E: contact@RichardBrum.com
E: contact@RichardBrum.com
Objective
To utilize my skills in (and passion for) Web Design & Development in a career position that will help me grow in the field and expand my knowledge and experience.
Education
2004–05
New England Institute of Technology
Warwick, RI
- Degree: Associate in Science (AS) – Multimedia & Web Design Technology
- Subjects: Flash, Digital Photography, Vector Graphics, Starting & Running a Small Business, MySQL Database Management, ASP, PHP, Programming Fundamentals, Writing Project Proposals.
Relevant Experience
2010–present
BZ Results / ADP (through Judge)
Coventry, RI
Web Design Contractor
- Create and maintain auto dealership websites using the Cobalt backend (formerly Pegasus).
- Ensure sites conform to brand specifications when required.
- Heavily utilize CSS to structure site layout and organization.
- Work alongside sales and customer service departments to meet client expectations.
2010
Curse.com
(Online)
Founder & Programmer, STO Wiki
- Designed and developed the Star Trek Online Wiki, which Curse.com then purchased.
- Paid monthly by Curse.com to continue maintaining and updating the wiki.
- Gathered interview questions for the Executive Producer of STO for exclusive features on the wiki.
- Helped out on occasion with other Curse.com-owned wikis, such as the Star Wars: The Old Republic Wiki.
- Heavily altered pre-made MediaWiki skin to match layout with Star Trek style and theme.
- Intense research and experimentation went into populating needed information on wiki.
2005–present
John Flanders Internet Consulting
Portsmouth, RI
Independent Contractor
- Work alongside Mr. Flanders on various subcontracted web development projects, working in both ASP.NET and PHP, as well as working directly with the customer/client.
2005–2008
parsonsKellogg, LLC
Rumford, RI
Web Designer & Developer
- Designed, programmed, and maintained client websites & online stores (ASP.NET).
- Created email blasts and flyers with logo-ready products for client use.
- Photographed merchandise for use in various print and online media.
- Responsible for creation and maintenance of company's online catalog (no longer in use).
- Reproduced logos and artwork in EPS vector format (from raster JPG sources).
- Created virtual mock-ups with client's logo fit onto merchandise image.
- Heavily altered pre-made web store ASP code quite often to fit individual client's needs.